---
title: "The Good Guy"
year: 2009
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-guy-2009"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 39037
imdb_id: "tt1247662"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.5
vote_count: 182
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Good Guy (2009) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-good-guy-2009

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: The Good Guy
Year: 2009
Release Date: 04/25/2009 (US)
Genres: Comedy and Romance
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 30m
Main Character: Beth (ambitious young Manhattanite and urban conservationist)
Love Interest 1: Tommy (sexy, young Wall Street hot-shot)
Love Interest 2: Daniel (Tommy's sensitive and handsome co-worker)
Plot: Beth wants a good job, good friends, and a good guy. She falls for Tommy. Complications arise with Daniel. The film compares the game of love in the big city to Wall Street.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): The Good Guy is a 2009 comedy and romance film with a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Drafting Sentence 2 (Details): Released

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Julio DePietro
- **Networks / Studios**: Whitest Pouring Films, Belladonna Productions, Mandate International

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexis Bledel** as *Beth Vest*
- **Scott Porter** as *Tommy Fielding*
- **Bryan Greenberg** as *Daniel Seaver*
- **Aaron Yoo** as *Steve-O*
- **Anna Chlumsky** as *Lisa*
- **Colin Egglesfield** as *Baker*
- **Andrew McCarthy** as *Cash*
- **Kate Nauta** as *Cynthia*
- **Trini Alvarado** as *Sylvia*
- **Christine Evangelista** as *Brooke*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Good Guy online?
The Good Guy is currently available to watch or stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Good Guy worth watching?
The Good Guy holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 182 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Good Guy and when was it released?
The Good Guy is a feature film with a runtime of 90 minutes. It was released in 2009. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Good Guy?
The Good Guy was directed by Julio DePietro.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Good Guy — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/39037)

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